NYC Shutterbugs

We are going to Caven Point natural reserve, between Port Liberty and Liberty State Park.

Please note: There is no public transport available. But for those arriving by car there is parking. Parking is free and so is the entrance to the park.

Caven Point is an ecologically unique area; habitat for many species including migrating birds. It features sandy beach, saltwater marshland, and boardwalk trail. it is one of two wetlands in NYC to have survived in its natural state.

It is an important site for native birds nesting as it is positioned right on the Hudson River Estuary, serving as a critical late-fall pitstop and overwintering ground.

Waterfowl usually spotted in November is the brant, mallard, horned grebe, and peregrine falcon among others.

Bring waterproof boots and telephoto lenses.

Saturday stroll to FiDi and Staten Island Ferry.
Meet at Epicerie Boulud inside the Oculus (uploaded a photo for reference), in front of Path entrance, as there will be some people joining us from NJ. You will have the opportunity to grab breakfast etc.
Note:

• Please go at your own pace. You don't have to follow me. I will be reachable by chat, if you need me to wait for you. The plan is to board the 2.30 pm ferry.
• Staten Island Ferry Schedule: https://siferry.com/schedules/
• You may leave the photowalk whenever you please.

1. From the Oculus, we walk to Whitehall Street South Ferry to board the Staten Island ferry. You can shoot all along, this is not a march. We will be passing by Trinity place, Zuccotti park and the Charging Bull
Fun fact (?): The ferry has been operational since 1905 and is free.

2. We will offboard at St George Ferry terminal in Staten Island, for pictures.
Fun fact (?): It is one of the few remaining direct rail-to-ferry transit connections left in the entire United States, letting passengers step straight from the train to the boat. Long before carrying only pedestrians, the ferries used to transport horses and later cars (for a $3 fee), but vehicles were permanently banned after the September 11 attacks

3. Will take the ferry back to Whitehall. Ferries run every 30 mins on weekends.

4. From Whitehall, we will head out to the core of Wall Street, a pedestrian zone surrounded by Broadway, Beaver, Pine and Williams street. You will have free reign there. No specific route to follow.

The photowalk ends at the corner of William and Pine street. The subway station is there.
Notable places to eat: Farida, Manhatta, and Fraunces. Fraunces being the oldest (?) bar in NYC. Farida is a Kazakh restaurant. Manhatta offers great views of the city (and food and cocktails).

Hi! We will capture Coney Island off season. It will be windy so make sure to layer up and protect your ears. Meeting point is at the entrance of the boardwalk on Brighton 15th.
The Q train will take you closest.
You are free to leave at any point and walk at your own pace. If you do arrive late, be aware that I might not reply immediately to messages.
This event is pending weather conditions.